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Was a bit nervous or untrusting at first, but my calls went thru. First time the wait was a bit long but their customer chat line on their page was helpful and put me at ease that I would receive my call. Today my call dropped because of EDD and Claimyr heard my concern on the same chat and another call was made within the hour.
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Used this service a couple times now. Before I'd call 200 times in less than a weak frustrated as can be. But using claimyr with a couple hours of waiting i was on the line with an representative or on hold. Dropped a couple times but each reconnected not long after and was mission accomplished, thanks to Claimyr.
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I tried for weeks to get thru to EDD PFL program with no luck. I gave this a try thinking it may be a scam. OMG! It worked and They got thru within an hour and my claim is going to finally get paid!! I upgraded to the $60 call. Best $60 spent!
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Quick question - if my claim gets denied initially, do I still have to serve a waiting week when I appeal and eventually get approved?
Good question! If your appeal is successful, your waiting week would typically be applied to the first week you were eligible in your original claim period, not when the appeal was decided.
That makes sense. Thanks for clarifying!
The waiting week is frustrating but honestly it's better than some states that have longer waiting periods. Just wish Washington ESD was more transparent about timeline expectations.
Agreed. The uncertainty is the worst part. You never know if something is processing normally or if there's a problem.
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Even if you get initially denied, you can appeal within 30 days. I've seen lots of people win on appeal even after being denied initially. Don't give up if the first decision doesn't go your way.
Good to know there's a second chance if needed. Hopefully it won't come to that though.
Most cases get resolved at the initial adjudication level, but appeals are definitely winnable if you have a good case.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I feel much more confident about filing now. Going to start the application tonight and document everything I can remember about the termination. Really appreciate this community.
You'll do fine. Just be patient with the process and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.
Hope it works out! I used Claimyr when I needed to check on my adjudication status and it was super helpful for getting through to someone at Washington ESD when I had questions.
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If anyone's desperate to reach Washington ESD and can't wait until Tuesday, you could try reaching out through their social media or email, though response times are usually pretty slow for those channels.
I might try that as a backup option. Thanks for mentioning it!
Social media responses can take days though. Probably faster to just wait and call Tuesday.
I tried using Claimyr that people keep mentioning and it actually worked great. Got through to Washington ESD in under 30 minutes when I normally would have been on hold for hours. Definitely recommend it if you need to talk to someone urgently.
How much does it cost? Nothing's free these days.
It's worth checking their website at claimyr.com for details. For me the time savings made it worthwhile.
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Washington ESD is definitely who you want. They handle initial claims, weekly certifications, appeals, overpayment issues - basically everything unemployment related in this state.
Comprehensive answer right there. Washington ESD is your one-stop shop for unemployment in Washington state.
And if you need to reach them by phone, definitely consider using Claimyr since their regular phone lines are always swamped.
Just want to confirm what others have said - Washington Employment Security Department (ESD) is 100% the entity that provides unemployment insurance benefits in Washington state. No other agency or entity handles this.
Perfect, that's exactly the confirmation I was looking for. Washington ESD it is!
Yep, now you know exactly where to direct all your unemployment-related questions and issues.
Aisha Mohammed
The bottom line is that getting fired doesn't automatically disqualify you from unemployment. File your claim, be honest about what happened, and don't let them scare you out of benefits you've earned. The system is there to help people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own, which sounds like your situation.
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Isabella Costa
•Thank you everyone for all the advice and encouragement. I'm going to file my claim today and see what happens.
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Aisha Mohammed
•Good luck! Come back and let us know how it goes.
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Ethan Campbell
If you need help navigating the phone system to check on your claim status, that Claimyr service mentioned earlier really does work. I was skeptical at first but it saved me so much frustration trying to get through to Washington ESD during my adjudication period.
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Isabella Costa
•I'll definitely keep that in mind if I run into phone issues. Thanks for the tip!
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